Performance Review Template and Project Evaluation

This assignment requires a learner to complete a performance review template and provide a project evaluation report. The template covers various aspects of the project, including its objectives, success in achieving those objectives, strengths and weaknesses of the project team, and areas for improvement. The report also evaluates the project's outcomes, discusses challenges faced during the project, and identifies lessons learned. The learner must demonstrate effective communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and a willingness to learn from their experiences. By completing this assignment, learners can develop essential skills in project management, teamwork, and professional development.

Managing
Successful Business
Project

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................3
P1. Project aims and objectives for the chosen topic............................................................3
P2 Project management plan..................................................................................................4
P3 Work breakdown structure and a Gantt chart....................................................................5
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................8
P4 Carry out small-scale research by applying qualitative and quantitative research methods .8
TASK 3..........................................................................................................................................11
P5 Research and data using appropriate tools and techniques.............................................11
P6 Recommendations as a result of research and data analysis...........................................18
TASK 4..........................................................................................................................................19
P7 Reflect on the value of undertaking the research............................................................19
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................19
REFRENCES.................................................................................................................................20
LOGBOOK...................................................................................................................................21

INTRODUCTION
Globalisation defined as a process of integrating and communicating among peoples,
companies and government at worldwide level. Through globalisation an organisation can
expand its business at worldwide level in order to enhance profitability and customers bases.
Along with this by globalisation company able to expand its products and services ranges
according to different culture (Ahmed, Jimenez-Jimenez and Martínez-Costa, 2013). The main
reason of adopting globalisation by a company is that they can attract international funding or
shareholders and increase there customers base. Organisation which is selected for this report is
Nestlé which is founded by Henri Nestlé in year 1866. They are operating and running there
business in food processing industry and its headquarter is in Vevey, Vaud, Switzerland. They
offer variety of products ranges such as baby food, coffee, dairy products, breakfast cereals,
bottles of water, ice cream and many more which are selling at worldwide level. The main
objective behind conducting this report is to evaluate and analysis objective and aim for case of
Nestlé. Along with this it include information related to reach and data collection, it also contain
recommendation, findings and analysis.
TASK 1
P1. Project aims and objectives for the chosen topic
Topic: How do multinational companies improve the recruitment, selection and training of their
employees to meet International requirements?
Aim of project:
“To ascertain the ways by which international organisations can improve procedures
related to recruitment, selection and training.” A project on Nestlé.
Objective of project:
 To identify the requirement of changes in existing procedures of recruitment, selection
and training at international level.
 To determine ways by which effective recruitment, selection and training procedures can
be made within Nestlé.
 To ascertain benefits gained by Nestlé after improving the recruitment and selection
procedures.
Research Background

Globalisation refers to a process or techniques which is adopted by a company for
expanding there business in international market in order to sell its products and services in other
countries. By this an organisation also increase their profitability ratio, customers bases, number
of shareholders and market shares (Crane and Matten, 2016). In respect of Nestlé which is a food
and drink company who server there products at worldwide level. Its headquarter is in Vaud,
Switzerland and there are approx 308,000 employees are working at worldwide level. Products
offer by this company are coffee, milk products, chocolates, baby foods and many more.
Through globalisation respective company can expand there trade practices at international level
in order to enhance profit and customers bases.
P2 Project management plan
Company Name Nestlé
Cost It refers to funds which is required to to conduct particular
topic or task. In context of respective company they required
approx £1199 for recruiting appropriate employees and train
them accordingly to fulfil requirement for operating at
international market.
Scope By conducting this task respective company employees and
employer able to conduct work in effective and efficient
manner. Along with this they able to achieve goal and
objective in efficient way and enhance productivity.
Time It refers to time duration which a company required to
accomplish particular work in effective and appropriate
manner (Den Hertog, Van der Aa and De Jong, 2010). In
context of respective company they required approx 1 years
for recruiting and train employees.
Quality To maintain quality of task or provide effective and quality
training and development to employees the respective
company hire experienced and professional trainers. For
recruitment they also hire experts of that particular team so
that they can recruit appropriate person according to vacant

position.
Communication When a Nestlé communicate about respective project with
employees by conducting group meeting, individual meeting.
Along with to communicate about recruitment process in
public company use various advertisement techniques such as
postings on job portables, social media like twitter, linked in,
face book etc., they can also use print media like newspaper.
Risk Risk associated with recruitment and training process of
Nestlé is that if employees not understand what trainer is
explaining (Eckerson, 2010). If employees not able to
remember what they learn at training process.
Resources It is responsibilities of a respective company researcher to
make plans and process according to recruitment. So that every
resources can be used at in a appropriate and effective manner.
They also provide training to employees so that they conduct
work in effective and appropriate manner.
P3 Work breakdown structure and a Gantt chart
Work Breakdown Structure:
It is a technique or process in which an organisation divide all activities into small
portions so that staff conduct work in effective manner by completing small portion of work.
Through this company also identify and analysis resources which they can required to conduct
the work in effective and appropriate manner (Gebauer, Edvardsson and Bjurko,2010). Along
with this company also identify time duration required to completing a particular work. By this
Nestlé able to identify requirement of overall expenses which they required to conduct work in
effective manner in order to attain goal and objectives.

Gantt Chat:
This is develop by Henry L. Gantt in year 1917. Gantt chat is a graphical representation
in horizontal bar chart which help an organisation in planning, coordinating and tracking
particular task which is conducting at a workplace (Incelli, 2013).

According to evaluation of Gantt Chat which is develop by Nestlé is that they required 15
day for identifying problems and issues for a task. Then for developing aim and objectives they
need time period of 7 days. After that for developing literature review respective company
required 12 days and for deciding and preparing research methodologies company need 14 days.
Then for collecting appropriate data and information Nestlé required 17 days time period and of
analysing it respective company required 10 days. Along with this for preparing conclusion and
recommendation company required 3 days and for submission of final report to senior authority
Nestlé required 1 day.

TASK 2
P4 Carry out small-scale research by applying qualitative and quantitative research methods
Research Methodologies:-
It is a process or technique which is use by a company in order to conduct proper and
effective research by using various type of research methodologies in order to collect data and
information in effective manner (Jones and Lubinski, 2012). Then interpret it for identifying its
efficiency in order to attaining of goal and objectives. It involves various methods such as
analysis of data, qualitative and quantitative techniques, research design and many more.
Qualitative:- It refers to type of analysis which is based on market research method which
mainly focus on obtaining data and informations by conducting communication and open ended
conversation. It can be done through various methods such as one to one interview, group
interview or discussion, case study research and many others.
Quantitative:- It refers to data and information which is related to quantity, amount or ranges
that required to conduct research in effective manner. These data and information is based on
mathematical calculation and statistical analysis. It is of various type such as counting of
numbers, measurement of object, projection of data and many more .
Primary method:- It refers to that method or technique of data collection which is collect by a
researcher by communicating with others. This is costly and time taking method because a
researcher has to collect data and information on real time basis (Kan, kaanranta and Planken,
2010). If Nestlé adopt this methods they have to spend more money and wait long time for
completion of research in effective and appropriate manner.
Secondary method:- It refers to methods which is adopt by a company if they want to collect
data and information in less time duration because these data are based on past information. It is
cheaper and time saving as compare to primary method. If respective company select this data
collection method they conduct research in less time duration and with less budget.
Sampling:- It refers to method which is use by a company in order to decide appropriate sample
for conducting research in effective method. An organisation can do sampling through various
ways such as simple random sampling, systematic random, stratified and multi stage cluster (Lin
and Chen, 2012). Here, under this present project researchers have used simple random
sampling technique to select respondent from total population.

Total population:- It refers to total number of respondents which is selected by a company in
order to conduct research in effective and appropriate manner. Total population selected by
Nestlé is 20 candidates.
Sample size:- It indicate to number of sample which a company researcher select from total
population (Shang, 2012). By this researcher can identify effectiveness of project in proper and
effective ways. From total population sample size selected by a company is of 10 respondents.
To evaluate and identify effectiveness of training for working at international level
Nestlé use qualitative method as well as quantitative method. Here, qualitative method is
conduct analysing effectiveness company prepare questionnaire and take same size of 10
respondents.
QUESTIONNAIRE
NAME:
AGE:
ADD:
GENDER:
MAIL ID:
Q1) Is the concept of globalisation in the knowledge of people?
 Yes
 No
Q2) Is the performance of company impacted by globalisation?
 Yes
 No
Q3) Is there any requirement of changes in recruitment, selection and training procedure in
Nestlé?
 Yes
 No
Q4) What are the different ways through which an international organisation can improve
training practices?
 On the job training
 Off the job training
Q5) What will be the benefit of implementing changes in recruitment and training procedure for

Nestlé?
 Enhance supply chain insight
 Improve productivity of firm
 Enhance diverse culture at workplace
 Maximise opportunities of business growth
Q6) What major difficulties HR manager of Nestlé can be faced while adopting international
techniques of recruitment?
 Linguistic issues
 Frame employment policy as per different compliances
Q7) What are the different ways through which Nestlé can improve its recruitment and selection
techniques?
 By conducting recruitment through different sites
 By conducting campus placements
Q8) Does the changes will be complementary for Nestlé for a long duration ?
 Yes
 No
Quantitative methods which is adopted by a research is graph through which an individual able
to understand and evaluate about respective company market position through which candidates
get attracted and want to do job in Nestlé:
Illustration 1: Nestlé: Betting on big brands
(Source: Nestlé: Betting on big brands, 2019)

TASK 3
P5 Research and data using appropriate tools and techniques
Theme 1: Concept of globalisation
Q.1. Did you have idea about
globalisation ?
Frequency
Yes 7
No 3
Illustration 2: Total number of Nestlé employees worldwide from 2008 to 2018 (in 1,000s)
(Source: Total number of Nestlé employees worldwide from 2008 to 2018 (in 1,000s), 2019)

Interpretation – From the above graphical presentation it has been analysed that, people
are aware with the concept of globalisation. Because out of 10 respondents, 7 are saying yes that
they have knowledge about it. Whereas, remaining 3 are saying no in this situation research have
to explain globalisation. So that further research can be conducted. Thus, company can conduct
awareness program in relation to globalisation which result in customer attraction also.
Theme 2: Performance of company impacted by globalisation
Q.2. Is the performance of company
impacted by globalisation?
Frequency
Yes 6
No 4
7
3
Yes
No
6
4
Yes
No

Interpretation – After going through the pie diagram it has been identified that,
globalisation impact on the performance of organisation. Because out of 10 respondents, 6 are in
the favour of yes that globalisation is effecting TESCO working. On the other hand, 4 are saying
on it will not impact working of respective organisation. Thus, association have to take decision
of business expansion after doing proper market research so it will give only positive impact.
Theme 3: Requirement of changes in recruitment, selection and training procedure in
Nestlé
Q.3. Is there any requirement of changes
in recruitment, selection and training
procedure in Nestlé?
Frequency
Yes 7
No 3
7
3
Yes
No

Interpretation – Above mention graphical presentation is related to changing
recruitment, selection and training process of Nestle. From pie diagram it has been identified
that, respective organisation have to change these process when the are expanding business at
global level because every nation have some different process. Although, out of 10 respondents,
7 are saying association have to modify whereas, remaining 3 are in the favour of no there is no
requirement.
Theme 4: Different ways through which an international organisation can improve training
practices
Q.4. What are the different ways through
which an international organisation can
improve training practices?
Frequency
On the job training 4
Off the job training 6
Interpretation- From the above mention graph it can be interpretation and analysis that
for conducting training and development among employees, company can use two methods. That
are on the job training and off the job training by this employees can enhance there skills and
knowledge in order to wok in international market in effective and appropriate manner. So when
researcher ask question to respondent which technique or methods is appropriate for respective
company. The 6 respondents out of 10 said that off the job training is more effective and
appropriate for Nestlé. But left over 4 respondent think that on the job training is more essential
and effective for enhancing skills and knowledge to conduct work at international market place.
Theme 5: Benefit of implementing changes in recruitment and training procedure
4
6
On the job training
Off the job training

Q.5. What will be the benefit of
implementing changes in recruitment and
training procedure for Nestlé?
Frequency
Enhance supply chain insight 4
Improve productivity of firm 1
Enhance diverse culture at workplace 3
Maximise opportunities of business growth 2
Interpretation- When an organisation adopt expansion at global market they have to do
various changes in there production process, techniques, style of working and many more. By
this they able to conduct work in effective and appropriate manner. But when company adopt
change process they have to take care of various issues and factors so that employees conduct
there work in effective manner. According to above graph according to 4 respondents in change
occur there will be enhancement in supply chain where as 3 peoples think there will be increment
in diverse culture at workplace. 2 respondent out of 10 thinks that company will get number of
opportunities of business growth . Along-with this according to 1 respondent there will be
enhancement in productivity of firm.
Theme 6: Difficulties HR manager can be faced while adopting international techniques of
recruitment
Q.6. What major difficulties HR manager Frequency
4
1 3
2
Enhance supply chain insight
Improve productivity of firm
Enhance diverse culture at
workplace
Maximise opportunities of
business growth

of Nestlé can be faced while adopting
international techniques of recruitment
Linguistic issues 4
Frame employment policy as per different
compliances
6
Interpretation- When an organisation adopt changes in any things there human
resources manager face various issues and problems which affect there decision making process
and techniques. To avoid and overcome these issues they develop various strategies so that
manger and employees work in effective and appropriate manner. Form the above given graph it
can be analysis and interpret that 6 respondents out of 10 think that HR manger face issues
related to legalisation. Whereas according to left over 4 respondents they face issues related to
framing employment policy as per different compliances or situations which help them in
conducting work in effective and appropriate manner.
Theme 7: Different ways through which recruitment and selection techniques improve
Q.7. What are the different ways through
which Nestlé can improve its recruitment
and selection techniques?
Frequency
By conducting recruitment through different
sites
7
4
6
Linguistic issues
Frame employment policy as
per different compliances

By conducting campus placements 3
Interpretation- There are various ways through which an organisation can improve
there selection and recruitment techniques. By this they able to recruit right peoples for the right
job and at right time. From above mentioned graph it can be analysis and interpret that respective
company can adopt two methods. According to 7 respondents out of 10 thinks that if company
select and recruit employees from campus they get appropriate employees. Whereas 3 of them
thinks that company must recruit employees from different different recruitment sites.
Theme 8: Changes will be complementary for Nestlé for a long duration
Q.8.Does the changes will be
complementary for Nestlé for a long
duration ?
Frequency
Yes 7
No 3
7
3
By conducting recruitment
through different sites
By conducting campus
placements

Interpretation- From the above given graph it can be analysis and interpret that change
will be complementary for Nestlé for a long duration or not. According to 7 respondents form 10
thinks that yes change will complement respective company for long duration. But rest of 3
respondents think that change will not stay for long duration in respective company.
Findings:
On the basis of qualitative- From above given questionnaire and its interpretation it can be
conclude that Nestlé is one of the famous and big company which operate their business in
global level. Along with this when a company expand its business they have to conduct market
analysis so that they understand culture, demand and requirement of customers and then develop
products accordingly. According to respondents when respective company expand business new
market its HR manger develop recruitment and selection process so that they hire appropriate
employees who give their full efforts in conducting work and attaining target in effective and
appropriate manner.
On the basis of quantitative- From above mentioned graph for conducting analysis through
quantitative method is that, the Nestlé company is one of leading as well as famous company
which conduct their work in all over market. First graph shows that respective company is
beating competitive company according to fast moving goods sector. By this variety of peoples
attracted towards it and desire to work at respective company. Second graph is related to number
of employees working in respective company from 2008 to 2018. In year 2008 there are 2,83,000
employees are working with Nestlé at worldwide level. Moreover in till year 2018 3,08,000
employees are working with respective company.
7
3
Yes
No

P6 Recommendations as a result of research and data analysis
By analysing above findings, researcher which is hired by Nestlé provide some
recommendation which are given below:-
 Manager of respective company must conduct analysis and evaluation of market as well
as company in order to know about requirement of market and employees. This will help
them in making proper and appropriate strategies and policies.
 Manager must provide training to there staffs when they expand its business so that
employees accomplish work or task in effective and appropriate manner.
 Nestlé must select appropriate recruitment and selection techniques so that they can
recruit right person for right job at right time.
TASK 4
P7 Reflect on the value of undertaking the research
While conducting respective research I face various issues but along with this I learn
many things which help me in future while conducting other research. By this I enhance my
confidence, knowledge, patience, team work skills, team handling skills and many more. In
starting I face some issues such as conflict in team due to different different prospective on one
topic. Sometime respondents also not react in effective manner on questions of researcher which
to problems in analysing. But by going through all steps I learn many things like how to handle
and work team, how to understand other, how to solve problem of others and many others.
CONCLUSION
From above discussed topics it can be analysis and conclude that globalisation is essential
for every organisation if they want to expand their business in international market in efficient
manner. Along with this for operating business in global market company need to recruit new
employees according to requirements as well as they also required to arrange training and
development programs. That will help employees in conducting work in effective and efficient
manner. If employees survive and do work in proper manner an organisation able to enhance
profit and customer base in efficient manner. So it is essential for a company to conduct training
and development for employees when they adopt new things or expand business at international
market.

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LOGBOOK
Project Logbook for the chosen organisation: Nestlé
Name of the learner: John Name of the Supervisor:
Project Title: Managing
Successful Business project
Date: 13th March 2019
Update of weekly research/ tasks
achieved (Account for a minimum
of six weeks with dates)
What have you completed?
Did you fulfil Task requirements?
Are you on track and within
deadlines set?
Did you need to make any changes
to your project management
plan?
Comments
Task which is completed in this
report is related to the
improvement in recruitment,
selection and training in order
to work at international market
in effective manner.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Any risks and / or issues
identified?
 Did you identify risks/issues
with a lack of skills required
for undertaking research
tasks?
 Did you identify any
additional risks/issues that
have an impact on the
project management plan?
No
No
Problems encountered

 What barriers did you face?
 How did you overcome them?
Issues and barriers which
occur during research is that
lack of communication
between employees and lack of
funds.
By develop appropriate
strategies, rules, policies and
regulation for reducing conflict
and develop resources and
process according to budget.
New Ideas and change of project
direction
It can be conducted to increase
organisation performance by
enchaining employees
productivity.
What Have I learnt about myself
this week?
 How did I feel when I had to
deal with tasks/problems?
 Did I find it useful to
complete the tasks?
 How well have I performed?
What did I contribute?
 What can I improve on next
week?
I feel puzzled due to some
ineffective steps in process.
Yes
According to me I performed
well after getting assistance of
senior authority.
Skills related to problem
solving and team handling.
Tasks planned for next week
 Which tasks are priority?
 Have you set aside sufficient
time for completion?
Gathering appropriate
information and data.
Yes, I get enough time

Project plan status to date (on,
ahead, behind)
Up to date
Supervisor comments to address
Signature of the Supervisor and
date:
Template for Performance Review Template to
be attached with the report by the learner:
1. What was the Project supposed to accomplish?
This report describe various topics related to improvement
required for requirement, selection, training and development process
for conducting work at international market.
2. Did the project succeed in its aims/ how do you know? Specifically,
please outline any evaluation and assessment undertaken.
Yes, respective project successfully accomplished and attain its aim.
As it is necessary for a business to train and recruit effective
employees when they are expanding business at international level.
3. What things do you think worked well and why? Evaluate all aspects
of the project (e.g initial inception, project activities and project
outcomes) from a range of perspectives.
I always work according to plan and process of project which help in
completion of work in effective manner.
4. What problems emerged during the project and how were they
tackled? Was there timely identification of issues and resolution
during the project process?
Conducting sampling and interpretation it is a toughest part of the
process in order to accomplish task and project.
5. What did you learn from undertaking the project?